i/v tape

RE: i/v tape

melanie lavender — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:05:10 GMT

We order from a firm call IMS Veterinary.

We get something called Betasilk, cant fault it.

But it sound like you dont have much choice!

RE: i/v tape

fairy — Tue, 09 May 2017 06:53:20 GMT

We use durapore and use eazeoff to remove the tape.

RE: i/v tape

k.91 — Mon, 08 May 2017 18:43:43 GMT

we use durapore (micropore for chemo patients), and we don't have any problems. We can have the cannula in for up to 3 days, we can sometimes have to change the tapes if they are stained or damp (from standing in water bowls etc) and elastoplast even with eaze off has in our experience been too painful for the patient to allow us to do this and maintain the iv. In patients which we think are very fractious or unlikely to stay still long enough to do this, we will use winged catheters and throw a few quick sutures in while they are sedated for xrays, unblocking bladder etc

RE: i/v tape

enigmaticat-uk — Mon, 08 May 2017 16:28:06 GMT

My favourite for dogs is durapore as it sticks really well and comes off easily if you soak it in spirit. Tend to use micropore for cats as it is sufficiently sticky and comes of quite easily.

RE: i/v tape

Hope — Mon, 08 May 2017 14:10:41 GMT

Hello,

Wondered what people where using now for I/V's 7 years on. Our stockist (NVS) no longer do the tape we used so looking for a good, sticky alternative that doesn't pull off half the patients skin on removal!

Re: i/v tape

suzy wood — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:20:07 GMT

we use zinc oxide tape, easy to remove when a little spirit soaked swab is used.

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bongo — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:00:37 GMT

We use micropore. If you tape over certain places it holds fine and a lot of the time we need a dab of spirit to still get it off!

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Sal the 1st — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:19:27 GMT

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]

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elastoplast is now called tensoplast if thats any help - they still make it

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we can't get it in 2.5 cm or whatever the thin tape measurement is

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Cut it! We've got both sizes, but often end up using the big and cutting it in half.

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I was wondering how long it would take - this is what most places do I have worked at

Re: i/v tape

Vicky RVN — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:58 GMT

[quote user="SmegSlayer"]

[quote user="Jennie"]

elastoplast is now called tensoplast if thats any help - they still make it

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we can't get it in 2.5 cm or whatever the thin tape measurement is

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Cut it! We've got both sizes, but often end up using the big and cutting it in half.

Re: i/v tape

Laura Ringsell — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:27:05 GMT

NVS do tensoplast in the narrow form - we use micropore for iv's and find it superb - as long as the leg isn't wet. Removal is also easy and if tricky then we also go for a bit of spirit - works a dream.

Re: i/v tape

kaz84 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:10:13 GMT

we use zoff which i find works well in cat/dogs with short hair. if all else fails and cant get the tape off... good old metho soaked in a swab works even better.plus its cheap, although you have to be careful, ensure there is no clipper rash because it will sting like crazy

Re: i/v tape

SmegSlayer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:05:30 GMT

[quote user="Claire BearRVN"]

[quote user="SmegSlayer"]

[quote user="Jennie"]

elastoplast is now called tensoplast if thats any help - they still make it

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we can't get it in 2.5 cm or whatever the thin tape measurement is

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What wholesaler do you use?

Dunlops still stock it

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NVS

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Sidonia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:01:15 GMT

We use micropore, and we've foud the easiest, cheapest (and pain-free) way to remove it, is to soak it in surgical spirit! Works a treat :)

Re: i/v tape

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:25:10 GMT

WE use elastoplast

Re: i/v tape

Claire Cameron — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:21:16 GMT

[quote user="SmegSlayer"]

[quote user="Jennie"]

elastoplast is now called tensoplast if thats any help - they still make it

[/quote]

we can't get it in 2.5 cm or whatever the thin tape measurement is

[/quote]

What wholesaler do you use?

Dunlops still stock it

Re: i/v tape

SmegSlayer — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:11:50 GMT

[quote user="Jennie"]

elastoplast is now called tensoplast if thats any help - they still make it

[/quote]

we can't get it in 2.5 cm or whatever the thin tape measurement is

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Kim Buckley — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:21:35 GMT

We used to use micropore but I persuaded the practice to change to durapore. It's much better and not as sticky as elastoplast. Plus you can tear it easily.

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Maisy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:13:16 GMT

I like Durapore for iv's, keeps the catheter secure but doesn't rip off all layers of skin when you want to remove it!

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Sal the 1st — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:10:02 GMT

try looking on vetdirect for their alternatives - the equivalent human product to easoff i think is the the zoff spray (smith and nephew) there is another as well but cant remember the name. personally I like durapore and i think the vetdirect equivalent is safasilk? there are equivalents to the large cottonwool swabs - but cant remember what they are called off the top of my head and as i havnt been in practice for a while its not something i can find out easily

Re: i/v tape

chris beasley — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:34:29 GMT

We use microfoam. i know it is expensive but I love it.....................

Re: i/v tape

Jennie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:22:27 GMT

elastoplast is now called tensoplast if thats any help - they still make it

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Nikki Graef — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:31:26 GMT

We use leukotape remover instead of eaze off, we found it works much better. We get it from dunlops.

I dont know any alternative to the large cotton buds im afraid, and we use micropore and havnt had any problems with it.

At my old practice we used to use treatplast for i/v caths although i found that went the other way and was a bit of a nightmare to get off as its so sticky!!